Height
2'04"Imperial
0.7 mMetric
2'04"/0.7 mRed-Striped
0'0"/0.0 mBlue-Striped
0'0"/0.0 m
Weight
2.2 lbs.Imperial
1.0 kgMetric
2.2 lbs./1.0 kgRed-Striped
0.0 lbs./0.0 kgBlue-Striped
0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
EV yield
HP 0
Atk 0
Def 0
Sp.Atk 0*
Sp.Def 1
Speed 0
Base Exp.: 147
Battle Exp.: 1471*
Misdreavus (Japanese : ムウマ Muma ) is a Ghost-type Pokémon.
It evolves into Mismagius when exposed to a Dusk Stone .
Biology
Physiology
Misdreavus is a dark bluish-green, ghost-like Pokémon. It has a red "necklace" which is used to absorb fear as nourishment and flowing, lilac-tipped "hair" which it can manipulate. Misdreavus's large eyes are yellow with red irises.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Misdreavus can use various Ghost , Dark , Psychic , and Electrical attacks.
Prior to Generation V , Misdreavus was the only known Pokémon that learns Pain Split by level-up.
Behavior
As Ghost-type Pokémon, Misdreavus have a habit of being pranksters. Misdreavus tend to yank at people's hair or scream at them from behind.
Habitat
Misdreavus live in caves, dark forests and run-down buildings.
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
Misdreavus is a phobovore: it eats fear that it collects in its red orbs. However, it can also eat normal food.
In the anime
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Morty with his Misdreavus
Misdreavus appeared in Volume 10 as one of Morty 's Pokémon, and one of his strongest battlers, able to both exploit its own abilities and those of its opponents using non-damaging attacks like Spite . Having used it in the Gym Leaders' Tournament match (which ended in a draw due to it using Destiny Bond ), he still keeps it in his team to this day.
In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga
Misdreavus is caught in the fourth chapter of Volume One by Hareta .
In the TCG
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold
It likes playing mischievous tricks such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night.
Silver
It loves to bite and yank people's hair from behind without warning, just to see their shocked reactions.
Crystal
It loves to watch people it's scared. It frightens them by screaming loudly or appearing suddenly.
Stadium 2
It likes playing mischievous tricks such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night.
Generation III
Ruby
Misdreavus frightens people with a creepy, sobbing cry. The Pokémon apparently uses its red spheres to absorb the fearful feelings of foes and turn them into nutrition.
Sapphire
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Emerald
A Misdreavus frightens people with a creepy, sobbing cry. It apparently uses its red spheres to absorb the fear of foes as its nutrition.
FireRed
It loves to bite and yank people's hair from behind without warning, just to see their shocked reactions.
LeafGreen
It likes playing mischievous tricks such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night.
Generation IV
Diamond
It loves to sneak up on people late at night, then startle them with its shrieklike cry.
Pearl
It gets nourishment from fear that it absorbs into its red orbs. In daytime, it sleeps in darkness.
Platinum
A Pokémon that startles people in the middle of the night. It gathers fear as its energy.
HeartGold
It likes playing mischievous tricks such as screaming and wailing to startle people at night.
SoulSilver
It loves to bite and yank people's hair from behind without warning, just to see their shocked reactions.
Generation V
Black
A Pokémon that startles people in the middle of the night. It gathers fear as its energy.
White
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Black 2
まよなか ひとを おどろかせては こわがるこころを あつめて じぶんの エネルギーに している ポケモン。
White 2
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
In side games
In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
Range
At Lv. 50
At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167
230 - 324
60
58 - 123
112 - 240
60
58 - 123
112 - 240
85
81 - 150
157 - 295
85
81 - 150
157 - 295
85
81 - 150
157 - 295
Total:
435
Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs , IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature .
Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs , IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature .
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Notes:
If Foresight or Odor Sleuth is used by an opponent, the opponent has Scrappy , or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target , the effectiveness of Normal-type moves is 1× and the effectiveness of Fighting-type moves is 1×.
In Generation II , or if Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or affected by Smack Down or Ingrain , the opponent has the Ability Mold Breaker , Turboblaze or Teravolt , or this Pokémon is affected by Gastro Acid , or this Pokémon's Ability is replaced, the effectiveness of Ground-type moves is 1×.
Learnset
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Misdreavus
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Misdreavus
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
Side game data
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Rarity: Common
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Body size: 1
Recruit rate : 8.8%
Friend Area : Darkness Ridge
Phrases
51%-100% HP
Would you like me to pull on your hair?
26%-50% HP
Beware...My HP is reduced to half...
1%-25% HP
I'm failing... I haven't the energy to pull hair...
Level up
Fufufu...I seem to have leveled up.
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP
<name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP
<name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP
<name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up
Fufufu...I seem to have leveled up.
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Pokémon Ranger
Group: Normal
Poké Assist:
None
Field move:
None
Loops: 0
Min. exp.: 0
Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group: Ghost
Poké Assist:
( Ghost )
Field move:
None
Browser entry
It attacks by letting loose psychic orbs and ones imbued with loathsome emotions.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Poké Assist:
Field move:
Ghost
( Ghost )
Past ( Normal )
(Psy Power ×1)
Past (Electrify ×1)
Browser entry
To attack, it spits out imbued orbs with loathsome emotions that make Pokémon Tired.
N/A
Not Available
Defense
Speed
N/A
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Speed
Attack
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Strong:
Weak:
PokéPark Pad entry:
She has a Photo Studio in Cove Town . She likes to get the scoop with her Photos, but what she really wants to get with them is the truth.
HP:
★★
Move: Astonish
Attack:
★★★
Ability 1: Levitate
Defense:
★★★
Ability 2:
Speed:
★★★
Ability 3:
Evolves into Mismagius when holding a Dusk Stone
Range: 3
Perfect Links: Nō , Tenkai, Jinpachi, Tsuru
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
Misdreavus was the first pure Ghost-type Pokémon to be introduced. It is also the only Ghost-type Pokémon to be introduced in Generation II .
Misdreavus's first two anime appearances both involved legendary beasts (Raikou and Entei ).
In terms of Pokédex info, both Shuppet and Misdreavus are similar in that they feed off human feelings, respectively envy and fear.
Misdreavus has the same base HP, Attack and Defense as Mismagius . Its Speed, Special Attack and Special Defense each grow by 20 when it evolves.
Misdreavus can be seen as a parallel to Murkrow . Both of them are Generation II Pokémon whose only evolutionary event utilizes a Dusk Stone to become their evolved forms , both of which were introduced in Generation IV . Misdreavus is exclusive to Pokémon LeafGreen , Pearl , and White while Murkrow is exclusive to Pokémon FireRed , Diamond , and Black . Additionally, both appear to be based on witches.
Origin
Misdreavus' nocturnal habits of wailing to frighten people and its similarity in appearance to a disembodied head are shared by various mythological creatures. One of these is the Nukekubi , which shares the similarities of nocturnal habits, flying about as a decapitated head, and wailing to increase its victims' fright. Another possible origin is the banshee , a female spirit from Gaelic folklore who was known for its unearthly wailing and screaming. It is also possible that it was based on a langsuir , a type of vampire in Malaysian mythology known to appear as a flying decapitated female head.
Name origin
Misdreavus is a corruption of mischievous . It may also be any combination of mistress (based on its feminine appearance), miscreant (due to the way it always scares people), dread , dreary , and reave (to rob).
Muma may be a corruption of 夢魔 muma (nightmare or a demon in a dream).
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